UK Begins Support Of French Intervention In Mali

A second European nation has joined the battle against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government as the UK has begun to transport French troops and supplies via C17 aircraft.

The British have called the move “limited logistical support” with support of the nation’s National Security Council. Defense Minister Andrew Robathan said that he expected operations by the Royal Air Force to last about a week. Continue reading

Islamist Fighters Take City In Mali

Despite statements from French military officials that Islamic extremists are retreating throughout Mali since French intervention, reporters on the ground say that the government has lost a major city.

The Islamists today in a surprise counter-attack on Malian army forces, took Bamako, about 250 miles from the capital. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed to BFM television the Malian army was unable to hold their grounds. Continue reading

African Union Calls For NATO Troops To Fight Islamists

The chairman of the African Union is calling for NATO to send troops to fight Islamic extremists who have taken control of northern Mali.

Thomas Boni Yaya is calling for intervention in the country similar to how NATO placed troops in Afghanistan in the removal of the Taliban. Yaya classified the situation as an “international question” similar to the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. Continue reading